Note that this model is generally aimed at business fleet buyers and may not be an easy find on your local dealer's lot. Standard features include 17-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, LED taillights, MyKey parental controls, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat, a 4.2-inch central display, a rearview camera, the Sync tech interface with AppLink smartphone integration, Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and a USB port. The S starts with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. A few design changes that I would make: 1) swap the interior fan buttons (left switch decreases rather than increases fan speed) 2) redesign the steering column so that it does not extend into the drivers legroom 3) redesign the swoopy dash to allow the driver more legroom 4) make push-button start standard (a conventional key ring full of keys touches the drivers leg in its current position) 4) lose the cheesy front-side chromed ornaments I noticed no difference in mileage using premium fuel. If you could tolerate highway driving at 60, I am sure your mileage would be even better. On a long interstate highway trip at 75 MPH, I averaged about 23 MPG but at 70 it increased to 27 MPG. Urban mileage is 20-21, but highway MPG varies a lot depending on speed. Excellent fit and finish, great acceleration (with the the 2.0), rear seats that fold nearly flat, good ground clearance, a stable, comfortable ride, and a useful and intuitive Sync 3 audio interface. Once this was resolved, I began to more appreciate the many positive aspects of the SUV. I found the front driver's seat immediately problematic, but after analyzing the situation (my back problems paired with a … seat with too many possible adjustments), I eventually resolved it with some supplemental seat cushions and a more comfortable driving position. Overall I have really enjoyed driving it, although having owned Toyoto vehicles most of my life there were a few things I have had to get used to. I have owned a 2017 AWD Escape SE 2.0L Turbo since July 2016 - ordered from the factory with a tow hitch and Sync 3. On rain/snow, the tires (17 inch wheels) have terrible handling which I think may be due to the Continental ContactPro tires.the car wanders and feels out of control in only a couple inches of snow. Other cars have the handhold/catch release above the license plate, where there is no tendency for catching your fingers. Pull your hand out when you raise it or you can break your fingers. Don't like the rear hatch handhold at the lower part of the hatch. After 14,900 miles, I am enjoying this car more than ever. Ride and sound are both better than my old car, although I find the seat back somewhat hard. The cost savings is due to better gas mileage and using Regular fuel vs Premium that was required in my old car. Now in the winter, it is about 24 mpg for the same driving mix. After 7300 miles, the gas mileage in summertime increased to 27 average for my routine driving mix, and I did get used to the auto-stop-start. I've never had a car, until this one, where I didn't beat EPA mileage figures, even brand new. Initially, I found that the gas mileage was below the EPA estimates, and comparable to my old 6 cylinder non-turbo BMW X3. To defeat it, Ford requires a dash button push on every start. Initially, I did not like the Auto-Stop-Start feature even though it saves gas. The Escape with Sync but without Sync 3 is a good choice to avoid distracted driving. Many of the new cars are overly techno oriented to the point of being a distraction and a hazard as bad as texting while driving. I did test drive the 1.6L 2016 model which had an odd dash interference with the … shift lever and disappointing performance. All Rights Reserved.I built a spreadsheet of comparable vehicles to my previous BMW X3, and the Ford Escape SE came closest to my old car at a much lower price than the price of my 2004 BMW X3 or a 2016-2017 X3 or even the smaller BMW X1 that I considered. GMAR Member Charitable and Community EventsĬopyright ©2023 Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®.GMAR marks the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.Ethics Exchange | Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®.Professional Standards Case Interpretations.Code of Ethics | Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®.Notice of Licensee Association with Firm.Department of Safety & Professional Services.Designated REALTOR® Information (Broker/Manager).
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